Project Management jobs in Canada

What is the opportunity?

We are seeking an experienced Lead IT Scrum Master with a strong background in Data Management, Data Modeling, and Agile methodologies to guide high-performing Scrum teams in delivering data-centric solutions. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between technical teams, stakeholders, and business objectives, ensuring efficient delivery of data-driven projects while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

What will you do?

• You will be accountable for the SCRUM teams’ effectiveness and leading the team on the implementation of agile practices and policies. This also includes leading, training and coaching others in the organization on the adoption of the Scrum framework and applying lean thinking principles.

• You will interact with stakeholders and quickly learn the business objectives, project concepts and lead the team through to successful incremental deployment of value driven solutions. Oversees and manages each SCRUM deliverable including vendor-related deliverables for quality and completion. You will work with minimum supervision and full accountability, directing work efforts and finding timely solutions to incidental issues.

• Ensure strong, consistent application of the right Agile Leadership Capabilities through effective stakeholder and scope management, team leadership, and management of internal and external dependencies.

• Participate in quarterly big room planning, setup JIRA board for quarterly program increments, and manage scrum of scrums, remove impediments, and execute sprint ceremonies such as sprint planning, retrospective etc. across multiple scrum teams.

• Demonstrate strong competence in Project Delivery Excellence by establishing and maintaining effective project governance routines, facilitating, and planning meetings and ceremonies in alignment with RBC's agile Framework, mandatory Artifacts and Methodologies, to ensure clear, concise and timely communication across project deliverables, including management of project financials and understanding of benefits and business outcomes.

• Execute effective Schedule Management skills using scheduling and estimating tools to estimate and sequence project tasks, milestones and deliverables in alignment with desired outcomes.

• Uphold effective Risk & Issue Management by proactively identifying, documenting, and managing risks and issues with clear mitigation plans.

What you need to succeed?

Must Have

• 5+ years in SAFe agile delivery and Project Management experience

• Undergraduate degree with Certified Scrum Master or equivalent certification required.

• Extensive working knowledge of SDLC and Agile delivery methodologies

• Advanced project management knowledge including plan development; scheduling methodology; project metrics gathering, analyzing, and reporting; risk assessment and quantification methodologies; cost/benefit analysis and alternatives identification; budgeting, financials and benefits management.

• General management skills including negotiating, communicating and team building.

• Proficiency in JIRA and Confluence

• Experience with Data Projects

Nice to have

• Advanced Certified Scrum Master and Certified SaFe Practitioner or equivalent.

• Experience in a matrix environment, such as a large, publicly traded corporation

• Experience in a variety of environments (Cloud, distributed and mainframe, business workflows and services/APIs, databases)

• Ability to impact and influence at the Senior Leadership level

• Knowledge about Insurance domain

• Proven ability to manage projects with third-party vendors and significant technology components.

Data & Data Modeling Expertise

• Collaborate with Data Engineers, Analysts, and Architects to ensure alignment on data modeling standards and best practices.

• Support teams in designing and refining data models (relational, NoSQL, dimensional) to meet business needs.

• Advocate for data governance, quality, and integrity in project deliverables.

• Facilitate discussions on data requirements, ETL processes, and data pipeline optimizations.

What’s in it for you?

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses, flexible benefits, competitive compensation, and stock where applicable.

• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities.

• The ability to make a difference and have a lasting impact.

• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.

• Flexible work/life balance options.

• Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities and do challenging work.

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Job Skills

Aagile Methodology, Coaching Others, Conflict Management, Decision Making, Group Problem Solving, Information Technology (IT) Infrastructure, Quality Management, Results-Oriented, Scrum (Agile), Staying Focused

Additional Job Details

Address: MEADOWVALE BUSINESS PARK, 6880 FINANCIAL DR:MISSISSAUGA

City: Mississauga

Country: Canada

Work hours/week: 37.5

Employment Type: Full time

Platform: TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS

Job Type: Regular

Pay Type: Salaried

Posted Date: 2026-01-19

Application Deadline: 2026-02-28

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

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